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CS Global Risk Appetite Index The Credit Suisse Global Risk Appetite Index falls, but is not at panic level. Image: Credit Suisse

Fed Dovish Pivot – Stimulus Hopes Support Risk Appetite Growth sentiment appears to be stabilizing, due to optimism about fiscal policy. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows As confidence returns, cash is pouring into risk assets while safer funds sit on the sidelines, pointing to a robust appetite for higher-return bets. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Equity Risk Indicator The U.S. Equity Risk Indicator is at a level that has historically pointed to weakness over the short to intermediate term. But markets can stay stretched far longer than logic suggests, then break down much faster than anyone expects. Image: BCA Research

FMS Investors – Net % Taking Higher than Normal Risk Levels In September, FMS risk appetite has significantly decreased, reaching a 11-month low. This decline reflects growing concerns among FMS investors regarding economic stability and market conditions. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

U.S. Equity Index P/E Valuations vs. History Risk appetite remains strong. The Russell 2000 trades at 25 times forward earnings, above the Nasdaq 100 at 24 and the S&P 500 at 20. The market looks expensive, but investors continue to pile into stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment The Fear & Greed Index is at 60, solidly in greed territory. Risk appetite is back, but the gauge isn’t screaming euphoria. It’s just enough fuel to keep the rally rolling. Image: Cable News Network

Cumulative Daily Equity ETF Flows Equity ETF flows show no sign of slowing: 2026 is smashing every historical comparison, and July’s volatility barely dented risk appetite. Investors remain firmly all-in on equities. Image: Strategas Asset Management

Equity Net Long Positioning – Leveraged Funds and Asset Managers Net Future Positions Leveraged funds and asset managers have piled into long S&P 500 futures, pushing net exposure to a record. That screams risk appetite, but it also means there are fewer buyers left if sentiment flips. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Bloomberg U.S. Financial Conditions Index The Bloomberg U.S. Financial Conditions Index is at one of its most accommodative levels in years, a friendly setup for borrowing, fund-raising and broader risk appetite. Image: Deutsche Bank

Positions in S&P 500 Equity Futures by Asset Managers Equity positioning looks stretched. Asset managers have pushed long exposure in U.S. stock futures to its highest level, showing stronger risk appetite but also leaving the market more vulnerable if something goes wrong. Image: Bloomberg